Is a Dog Right for You?

An assistance dog is a great tool for many people with disabilities, but an assistance dog is not right for everyone. Get educated on whether a highly-trained assistance dog could be a good fit for you or someone you know.

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Assistance Dogs for Veterans

Canine Companions recognizes the urgent and growing need for programs that provide support to veterans with disabilities. Many of the brave men and women returning home from combat with disabling injuries experience a litany of new challenges.

Often, they face difficult transitions back to civilian life as well as uncertain futures with new disabilities. Canine Companions assistance dogs can help veterans regain independence, pride and hope. Beyond much-needed physical assistance, the love, loyalty and positivity of a canine partner can make a profound, lasting impact on someone dealing with difficult emotions that are hard to communicate.

"Just having someone with me to help do things that are difficult for me really affects my life positively.” - Charlie with his service dog Devon